How long does Curd Poha take?

16 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 6 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Curd Poha serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Curd Poha vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Curd Poha?

400 grams Curd, 200 grams Flattened Rice, 2 tsp Urad Dal (split), 5 grams Ginger, 10 grams Green Chilli, 4 grams Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Curd Poha?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Curd Poha?

About 332 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Curd Poha

Name: Curd Poha
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 200 grams Flattened Rice; 250 ml Water, For Rinsing; 400 grams Curd, Whisked; 1¼ tsp Salt; 100 ml Water, For Adjusting Consistency; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 2 tsp Urad Dal (split); 5 grams Ginger, Finely Chopped; 10 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 4 grams Curry leaves; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 4 grams Coriander Leaves, Chopped

16 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 6 min

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Also known as dahi poha, dahi pohe, thayir aval, mosaru avalakki · Veg · Rice dishes, Tiffin

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Curd poha is a breakfast of softened flattened rice in curd with a mustard, urad dal, green chilli and onion tempering. Mild, serves 4, about 15 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Lunchbox, Summer

Ingredients

14 items

4 people

Flattened Rice200 grams
Water, For Rinsing250 ml
Curd, Whisked400 grams
Salt1¼ tsp
Water, For Adjusting Consistency100 ml
Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)2 tsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped5 grams
Green Chilli, Slit10 grams
Curry leaves4 grams
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Coriander Leaves, Chopped4 grams

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	332kcal	1328kcal
Protein	8g	32g
Carbohydrate	49g	195g
Fat	12g	48g
Fibre	2.1g	8.4g
Sugar	6g	24g

Cookd masalas for curd

Method

1
Put the flattened rice in a colander and rinse it quickly under running water. Drain it at once and rest it for 10 minutes until it is soft but the flakes stay separate. While it rests, peel and finely chop the onion and ginger, slit the green chillies and chop the coriander leaves.
Flattened RiceWater
2
Whisk the curd with salt and 100 ml water until smooth. Add the softened flattened rice and mix gently until all the poha is coated.
CurdSaltWater
3
Heat the oil in a small kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add the mustard seeds and let them crackle. Add the urad dal and fry for 1 minute until light golden. Add the ginger, green chilli and curry leaves and fry for 30 seconds.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)GingerGreen ChilliCurry leavesOnion
4
Add the chopped onion and turmeric powder. Fry on medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes until the onion turns soft and lightly golden.
Turmeric Powder
5
Pour the tempering over the curd poha and add coriander leaves. Mix gently until evenly combined, then serve immediately.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Curd Poha take?: 16 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 6 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Curd Poha serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Curd Poha vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Curd Poha spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Curd Poha?: 400 grams Curd, 200 grams Flattened Rice, 2 tsp Urad Dal (split), 5 grams Ginger, 10 grams Green Chilli, 4 grams Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Curd Poha?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Curd Poha?: About 332 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.